Harbaugh reacts to the “Saved by the Bell” sensation

Long snapper Brian Jennings, quarterback Scott Tolzien and punter Andy Lee were sequestered in a corner of the locker room muffling laughter as they watched the Jim Harbaugh episode of “Saved by the Bell” on a mobile device.

The 1996 episode features Harbaugh and his perfect hair espousing the virtues of humility and team work as Screech’s cousin.

“He had amazing hair,” left tackle Joe Staley admired. Asked if Staley was jealous, he said, “No, the 1990’s are over. I don’t want 1990’s hair.”

Harbaugh was also captured in the episode giving Screech a hardy handshake and a vigorous pat on the back, not dissimilar to the one he gave Lions coach Jim Schwartz last year after the 49ers’ win in Detroit, which nearly started a brawl.

“There’s the evidence it was just a normal handshake,” Harbaugh quipped.

Harbaugh said he has heard a lot about the video, since it went viral over the last day, particularly from his family and the team. “(They) are making quite a lot of sport of it,” Harbaugh said.

Harbaugh said the show was fun for him, and that “it’s been all downhill from there.”

Here’s a full transcript of Harbaugh’s comments on his now-legendary cameo:

You’re probably tired of answering this question, but how did you get your hair so perfect on the Saved by the Bell episode?

“A lot of people have been mentioning that lately. Don’t know why that’s become so popular. My wife told me about it and a few of the players did, so they’re making quite a bit of sport out of me over that.”

Can you finish the line? “People think I’m a hero…” Can you finish it?